How To Fix FIQA_LOC_BP006 - Vendor not liable for Qatar WHT; check withholding tax accounting view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC_BP - Message class for Qatar: Vendor tax card(BP Extension)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Vendor not liable for Qatar WHT; check withholding tax accounting view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC_BP006 - Vendor not liable for Qatar WHT; check withholding tax accounting view ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC_BP006 indicates that the vendor in question is not liable for withholding tax (WHT) in Qatar. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the vendor's withholding tax settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Configuration: The vendor may not be set up correctly in the system to reflect their withholding tax liability status. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the vendor master data.
  Withholding Tax Type: The withholding tax type assigned to the vendor may not be appropriate for the transactions being processed.
  Country-Specific Settings: There may be specific country settings or regulations that affect how withholding tax is applied, and these may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Accounting View: The withholding tax accounting view for the vendor may not be properly maintained, leading to the system not recognizing the vendor as liable for WHT.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or FK03).
  Verify the withholding tax information in the accounting view. Ensure that the withholding tax type is correctly assigned and that the vendor is marked as liable for withholding tax if applicable.
  
  
  
  Update Withholding Tax Type:
  
  If the vendor is indeed liable for withholding tax, update the withholding tax type in the vendor master data to reflect this.
  
  
  
  Review Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system (transaction code OBW1 for withholding tax types).
  Ensure that the withholding tax types and rates are correctly defined for Qatar.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If there are uncertainties regarding the vendor's liability status, consult with the finance or tax department to confirm the correct withholding tax treatment.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that withholding tax is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Withholding Tax in Qatar: Familiarize yourself with the local regulations regarding withholding tax in Qatar, as these can affect how vendors are classified and how withholding tax is applied.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring withholding tax settings and managing vendor master data.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user making these changes has the appropriate authorizations to modify vendor master data and withholding tax settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIQA_LOC_BP006 error and ensure that the vendor's withholding tax status is correctly configured in the SAP system.